# This One is for the Ladies: Handling a Mental Load, Marriage Communication, and Keeping It Real Heading Into Love Week

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Podcast: [Beyond the Bombshell: Confidence, Style, and Empowerment for Women](https://stenobird.com/podcast/beyond-the-bombshell-confidence-style-and-empowerment-for-women-6458453)
Published: 2026-02-16T06:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://beyond-the-bombshell.captivate.fm/episode/this-one-is-for-the-ladies-handling-a-mental-load-marriage-communication-and-keeping-it-real-heading-into-love-week
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Duration seconds: 1773

## Resource

Michelle introduces the Beyond the Bombshell podcast and adds an emotional preface reacting to horrific, surreal news from BC that left her uneasy after sending her kids to school. She encourages parents to process what happened, talk with their partners and kids, and engage with schools and other parents about how to open conversations and support prevention. The episode then shifts into “love week” and a candid recap of a difficult stretch with her husband, Josh, during which she felt angry, overwhelmed, and pulled between being a mom, a wife, and a business owner. She describes a conflict sparked by a playdate issue with their 7-year-old, which led to a deeper discussion about her feeling like the “CEO” of family life and carrying the mental load—tracking schedules, lunches, appointments (including their son Ben’s crutches and physio), school emails, and after-school activities—while Josh focuses on immediate tasks and often waits for her direction. Michelle shares a message she sent Josh explaining her pressure, high standards, difficulty being vulnerable, and feeling drained, and she reflects on how his responses in the moment made her feel shut down. They begin working on solutions, including considering counseling, restarting Sunday night calendar meetings to assign responsibilities, and using the Walmart app to share grocery planning. She closes by emphasizing the value of sharing behind-the-scenes reality, inviting listeners to DM their experiences, and briefly noting she and her team are available for real estate help. Timestamps; 00:00 Welcome to Beyond the Bombshell 00:30 A Heavy Moment: Processing the BC tragedy as a parent 02:57 Love Week Kickoff: Pink, purple, and resetting the mood 04:14 The Blow-Up Week: Feeling pulled between work, kids, and marriage…

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